COLORFUL BRUNCH FRITTATA

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A friend called and asked me for a special recipe that he could serve at his daughter's wedding brunch. I created this recipe for the special day. -Kristin Arnett, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
14 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute asparagus, mushrooms, peppers and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes; set aside. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, parsley, basil, salt and pepper; stir into vegetable mixture., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. , Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.